[wwc310]

Can you program a standard key to work with a car equipped with comfort access?

I'm not looking for comfort access capability from the standard key. I simply want to be able to unlock the car and insert the key into the slot to start the engine.

[Shon]

Originally Posted by wwc310

Can you program a standard key to work with a car equipped with comfort access?

I'm not looking for comfort access capability from the standard key. I simply want to be able to unlock the car and insert the key into the slot to start the engine.

If the car has comfort access then dealer can program your key to work with it. With CA, you dont have to insert the key in the slot to start the engine btw. Easiest way to check is look for raised lines on your door handle above the key slot.

You can also get the car coded to auto close windows, sunroof and fold mirrors with it. Thats not at the dealer, find a local coder for that.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Aren't they two different kinds of fobs? One I was told has a replaceable battery and one does not.

[Shon]

I am pretty sure its the same key, just needs to be programmed by the dealer.

[wwc310]

Originally Posted by Shon

If the car has comfort access then dealer can program your key to work with it. With CA, you dont have to insert the key in the slot to start the engine btw. Easiest way to check is look for raised lines on your door handle above the key slot.

You can also get the car coded to auto close windows, sunroof and fold mirrors with it. Thats not at the dealer, find a local coder for that.

i think you misunderstood my question. I am trying to program a "non comfort access" key to give me the ability to unlock the car by clicking the unlock button and start the engine by placing the key in the slot. the car in question is equipped with comfort access however.

[wwc310]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Aren't they two different kinds of fobs? One I was told has a replaceable battery and one does not.

correct.

[alexwhittemore]

Do CA-equipped E90s even have slots? I know the newer F30s don't, but then I think every f30 has CA, I don't think excluding it is an option anymore.

Anyway, I think the answer's still no, because I think the bigger point is that you can't 'reprogram' an arbitrary key to work with an arbitrary car. Why do you ask? Are you trying to buy a replacement on ebay or something?

[wwc310]

Originally Posted by alexwhittemore

Do CA-equipped E90s even have slots? I know the newer F30s don't, but then I think every f30 has CA, I don't think excluding it is an option anymore.

Anyway, I think the answer's still no, because I think the bigger point is that you can't 'reprogram' an arbitrary key to work with an arbitrary car. Why do you ask? Are you trying to buy a replacement on ebay or something?

yeah the standard key is cheaper and i simply wanted a backup in case i lose my last CA key fob

[chaggitto]

Originally Posted by wwc310

Can you program a standard key to work with a car equipped with comfort access?

I'm not looking for comfort access capability from the standard key. I simply want to be able to unlock the car and insert the key into the slot to start the engine.

This is not possible according to BMW. Standard key could not be programed to operate in the same way as a keyfob with comfort access.

[ThEnder]

Originally Posted by alexwhittemore

Do CA-equipped E90s even have slots? I know the newer F30s don't, but then I think every f30 has CA, I don't think excluding it is an option anymore.

Anyway, I think the answer's still no, because I think the bigger point is that you can't 'reprogram' an arbitrary key to work with an arbitrary car. Why do you ask? Are you trying to buy a replacement on ebay or something?

Yes, CA equipped E9Xs still have slots. The keys also look identical, but their operating frequency and batteries are different.

[walmark]

Since BMW makes 10 keys for each car when they produce it, and yours is a CA car, I doubt they would have a non-CA key that could still work with your car. If you order a key, it will be based on VIN, and a CA car will get a CA key. I don't think there is a way around it.

[GarySL]

You still have to purchase a CA key. Just don't have them program it. It works just like a standard key then. You save some $$ anyway.